Cookeville’s heating up with college kickoffs, s’mores, and yard sale treasures! 🐝

This week’s bringing campus spirit, gooey marshmallows, and the hunt for bargains all across town.

Grab your friends, save some room for snacks, and dive into the fun around the Upper Cumberland! 🎒🔥

Block Party with Cookeville Pizza & Pub and Soul Craft
Friday, Aug 22nd | 5:00 PM | $8
715 & 707 Mahler Ave, Cookeville

Cookeville students, this one’s for you—pizza, coffee, live music, games, and even a dunk tank fundraiser. College kids, and food lovers alike, come kick off the school year with a block party that’s all about good vibes and community. 🍕☕

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Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades
Saturday, Aug 23rd | 7:00 AM | $5
4000 Burgess Falls Drive, Sparta

Start your morning with fresh coffee, peaceful company, and the sound of the cascades. Bring your mug, sip slow, and catch the first light over the park. A calm reset before the day takes off.

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Kayak Float to Burgess Falls
Saturday, Aug 23rd | 9:00 AM | $55
Cane Hollow Rd, Sparta

Paddle out for a rare view of Burgess Falls from the base. It’s a 4-mile float with stunning scenery, wildlife spotting, and river breeze. Limited spots—so if you’re game for adventure, this one’s calling

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2nd Annual S’mores Festival
Saturday, Aug 23rd | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE
Algood Ball Park

Sweet tooths unite—live music, food trucks, kids’ fun, comedy, a petting zoo, and all the s’mores you can dream of. Free to enter, with up to 100 vendors ready to keep you busy and full.

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Cookeville’s Largest Yard Sale
Saturday, Aud 23rd | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Cookeville

Over 2,000 shoppers packed it last year, and it’s back—bigger than ever. Shop, sell, eat, or just browse the treasures. Vendors are already signing up fast, so mark your calendar and come see Cookeville’s yard sale takeover.

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College Town Kickoff
Saturday, Aud 23rd | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM| FREE
Downtown Cookeville in the Historic Westside District

Downtown’s turning into one big welcome party—live music, rides, carnival games, food trucks, face painting, and more. A true town-meets-campus celebration, perfect for finding your favorite new hangout or just soaking up Cookeville’s energy.

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Sparta Rodeo
Saturday, Aud 23rd | 7:30 PM | FREE
White County Fair, Sparta

The fairgrounds are alive with rodeo thrills—barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, and more. Add food trucks, vendors, live music, and a rowdy crowd, and you’ve got one unforgettable night in Sparta.

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Lifesize Candyland
Tuesday, Aug 26th | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | FREE
50 E Broad St, Cookeville

Step into the gameboard! Candyland comes to life as kids (ages 0–5) become the pieces and journey through sweet, colorful adventures. A sugar-sprinkled morning of family fun awaits.

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Story & a Craft – National Dog Day
Tuesday, Aug 26th | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE
50 E Broad St, Cookeville

Celebrate pups with stories, crafts, and a little creativity for the kids. A perfect way to mark National Dog Day—hands-on fun and tails wagging in spirit.

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Dogwood Summer Concert – Hannah Dasher
Thursday, Aug 21st | 7:30 PM | FREE
Dogwood Park, Cookeville

Pack a chair or blanket and head to the pavilion—country star Hannah Dasher is bringing the heat. Free concert, open to all, under the summer sky. Cookeville’s music nights don’t get much better.

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Southern Sunrise at River’s Edge
Saturday, Aug 23rd | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE
10849 McMinnville Hwy, Quebeck

Bring your boat, drop anchor, and let the music roll across the river bend. Southern Sunrise is back at one of their favorite spots, and it’s all about good friends, cold drinks, and live tunes.

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The Dog’s Body – Album Release Show
Saturday, Aug 23rd | 8:00 PM | FREE
642 Shiloh Rd, Crawford

Bonfire, camping, and a night of raw rock. The Dog’s Body wraps their tour with Glomus and Worm, celebrating Deer of Wisdom in the Tennessee hills. BYOB, pack a tent, and come be part of it.

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